The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has called on States’ Pilgrims’ Welfare Agencies, Boards and Commissions (SPWBs) to explore possible ways of reducing the 2024 Hajj fare.
The Acting Chairman of NAHCON, Malam Jalal Ahmad Arabi made the plea whe he hosted the Executive Secretaries/Chairmen of the SPWBS and the Armed Forces at the Hajj House in Abuja on Thursday.
Mal Jalal Arabi also requested them to remit the deposits they have so far received into the NAHCON Central Bank Account because the figures will determine the next line of action.
“There is no time, so you have to remit whatever amount paid to your accounts for the Commission to arrange Pre-Hajj visit to negotiate the necessary services for our Intending pilgrims.
“Our people will ultimately appreciate the outcome of our plans to reduce the 2024 Hajj fare,” he said.
The Chairman acknowledged the challenges experienced by the SPWBs in remitting the deposits, reiterating that NAHCON will gladly intervene between the ES/Cs and their respective principals where there are difficulties if they invite the Commission to do so.
On the Hajj Savings Scheme, the Chairman stated that it is the future that will guarantee planning in synchrony with Saudi Hajj policies.
He therefore urged all states to embrace it, saying: “We should indeed appreciate the value of the Hajj Savings Scheme, accept and adopt it despite some reservations so we that we can soon inculcate it in our planning as we forge ahead.”NAHCON wants hajj fares reduced!
